Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Relocation assistance is available! Email Careers@Autism-Center.com to apply or for more information.

The Lead BCBA is physically present at the clinic Monday–Friday from 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM and

is expected to perform clinical and/or operational duties as needed during those hours, including

but not limited to direct clinical services and facility oversight. The Lead BCBA maintains a client

caseload while assisting with aspects of onboarding clients and staff.

Job Requirements:

● Successful reference check

● Clean Criminal clearances: Child Abuse, State Police Criminal, FBI

● CPR/BLS Certification

● Successful background check

● Vital Information & Documents as specifically requested

● Account for Direct Deposit

● Valid Driver’s License & required auto insurance in good standing

Education and Experience Requirements:

● Required: Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or other

related field.

● Required: Current BCBA certification and active Illinois LBA

● Preferred: Minimum 3 years of post-certification experience working with individuals

aged 0-21 in a classroom or 1:1 setting; experience implementing and supervising the

principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

● Preferred: Minimum 2 years post graduate experience managing masters-level clinicians

Physical Requirements:

● Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

● Must be able to lift and carry clients with adaptive equipment.

● Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting,

crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.

● Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.

● Must be willing and able to utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior

Intervention Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior.

● Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions

for data collection.

● Must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel between different job

sites.

● Must maintain professionalism as a representative of the standards of quality provided

by the Autism Center.

Responsibilities:

● Maintain a minimum caseload of 100 billable hours per month and perform the duties in

alignment with the BACB ethics code.

● Provide mentorship to RBTs, BCBAs, and trainees

● Utilize the principles of Organizational Behavior Management (OBM)

● Assist with staff and client onboarding

● Build and maintain relationships with the community, conducting in-services and

outreach as needed, in collaboration with the clinical director

● Coordinate maintenance and repairs as needed

Safety & Security Responsibilities:

● Utilize safe & appropriate handling procedures when working with clients.

● Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA laws.

● Protect the intellectual property of the Autism Center.

● Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

● Working knowledge of state and federal regulations as well as insurance and funding

source requirements.

● Working knowledge of OBM and ABA best practices.

● Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.

● Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with Autism Center staff,

Autism Center administration, clients, collaborative professionals, supervisors, teachers,

stakeholder clients, and clients.

● Responsible for completing and maintaining all required certifications and trainings once

employed including, but not limited to CPR, Fingerprinting & Background Checks, BCBA

Certification and other company trainings as directed by supervisor.

● Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols and written clinical documents.

Essential components of this position are subject to change at the discretion of the Autism

Center. This job description describes essential job functions but does not provide an

exhaustive list of duties that may be assigned